Remote Automotive Technical Writer: Manuals & API Docs

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, concise manuals, service guides, and API documentation for automotive products from a remote workspace.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, and support teams to translate complex concepts into user-friendly content, while updating materials to reflect product revisions and industry standards. Strong project management and adherence to style guides are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating user manuals and API documentation.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Experience coordinating with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical documents including user manuals, installation guides, troubleshooting procedures, and API documentation.
• Collaborate with SMEs across departments to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language for target audiences.
• Maintain and update existing documentation with product revisions and industry standards.
• Manage documentation projects with planning, scheduling, and tracking to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to style guides and branding guidelines for consistency.

Skills

Technical writing

API documentation

Editing

Research

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, concise manuals, service guides, and API documentation for automotive products from a remote workspace.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, and support teams to translate complex concepts into user-friendly content, while updating materials to reflect product revisions and industry standards. Strong project management and adherence to style guides are essential.